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The Apology Line

Audible 4 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The Apology Line is a true crime podcast that explores the story of a Manhattan phone line where people could call and confess their secrets anonymously. For fifteen years, the line was operated by a man known as Mr. Apology, who became obsessed with the confessions he received. The series delves into the ethical dilemmas and personal risks he faced as he moved from listening to intervening. Hosted by Marissa Bridge, the podcast is produced by Wondery, the creators of Dr. Death and The Shrink Next Door.

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Going Public | 2 Jan 19, 2021 00:33:29 Even as Allan reckons with a frightening threat, he continues to engage with callers in ways he hadn’t previously imagined. A regular cast of characters forms on the Line. From this sea of voices one caller named “Richie” emerges and pulls Allan in even deeper, much to Marissa’s dismay.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art

Who’s Sorry Now? | 1 Jan 17, 2021 00:37:20 Marissa Bridge has only had a premonition twice in her life: one was on the day in 1981 that she met “Mr. Apology.” As posters for the Apology Line appear all over New York City, callers start to leave messages that confess their deepest secrets and darkest fears. Mr Apology quickly realizes he will have to do more than just sit back and listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co

Introducing: The Apology Line Jan 5, 2021 00:02:24 If you could call a number and say you’re sorry, and no one would know…what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting

The Apology Line

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